Weather for Thursday, December 12, 2024: a frosty and rainy day predicted in Morocco

Moroccans are facing a cold spell accompanied by rain this Thursday, December 12, 2024. Here are the main forecasts established by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).

Widespread rain and cold

Showers are expected on the Atlantic plains north of Essaouira and in the Rif. Temporary showers could also affect the Saïss, the Phosphates and Oulmès plateaus.

The cold persists with minimum temperatures dropping to -6°C in the Atlas. Night and morning frosts are expected in the Rif, the Atlas, the South-East and the high plateaus.

Mists or fogs will form in areas such as Gharb, Rehamna, the interior of Chaouia and the north of the Saharan provinces, making visibility difficult.

Wind and temperatures

The northern coasts will be swept by moderate to fairly strong wind gusts. Despite the cold, a slight increase in daytime temperatures is expected.

Maritime conditions will be calm, with fine to slightly rough seas in the Mediterranean and on the Strait, as well as gentle seas along the Atlantic coasts.

Temperatures forecast for Thursday

Here are the expected minimum and maximum temperatures:

City Min (°C) Max (°C) Oujda 03 16 Bouarfa 03 15 Al Hoceima 06 18 Tetouan 04 14 Sebta 06 14 Mellilia 06 19 Tangier 07 14 Kenitra 08 16 Rabat 08 15 Casablanca 08 16 El Jadida 08 18 Settat 07 15 Safi 10 19 Khouribga 03 14 Béni Mellal 04 15 Marrakech 06 18 Meknes 01 17 Fez 04 17 Ifrane -01 07 Taounate 05 16 Errachidia 06 16 Ouarzazate 03 17 Agadir 10 21 Essaouira 10 19 Laâyoune 14 23 Smara 11 21 Dakhla 15 25 Aousserd 13 23 Lagouira 17 27 Midelt -01 11

Weather explanations

In recent days, a drastic drop in temperatures has been observed across Morocco. According to the DGM, this situation results from the arrival of polar air masses from Europe. A jet stream diverted southward allowed this cold air to reach the Kingdom.

This phenomenon also weakened the anticyclone which dominated the Moroccan regions, opening the way to atmospheric disturbances. A “cold drop”, a depression isolated from the main current, is approaching the north of the country. This phenomenon catalyzes the attraction of cold European air, causing significant drops in temperatures and sporadic rains in the north, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday.

To monitor the evolution of these conditions, the DGM invites citizens to remain attentive to weather updates.

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